Each Australian sends half a tonne of food waste to landfill each year, where it becomes contaminated with chemicals and e-waste.
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Each Australian sends half a tonne of food waste to landfill each year, where it becomes contaminated with chemicals and e-waste.
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At a waste depot in Australia, workers sort through discarded items, revealing the potential value hidden in trash. Each year, Australians send half a tonne of food waste to landfills, where it mixes with chemicals and electronics. Waste Not features insights from scientists, environmental campaigners, and chefs on transforming waste into resources. The film argues for creative recycling to prevent environmental damage, rather than waiting for political action.
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Why Watch
- Find out how to turn waste into wealth.
- Meet scientists and chefs advocating for better recycling.
- See what happens to your garbage after it's thrown away.
Did You Know
- Each Australian sends half a tonne of food waste to landfill each year.
- It is easier and cheaper to retrieve gold from old computers than to mine it.
- Australia recycles only 50% of all its waste.
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How much food waste does each Australian send to landfill each year?
Each Australian sends half a tonne of food waste to landfill each year.
What percentage of waste is recycled in Australia?
Australia recycles only 50% of all its waste.
What can organics be used to create?
Organics can be used to create fertiliser and green electricity.
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